Neighborhood in Burkburnett, Wichita County

Living in North Burkburnett, Burkburnett

C-

3rd of 3areas in Burkburnett
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burkburnett overall: B-

North Burkburnett covers part of Burkburnett, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Burkburnett. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe4.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care8.9 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library0.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
630
Median rent
$750
Median home value
$63,000
Household income
$30,900
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
29%
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What it's like to live in North Burkburnett

North Burkburnett is an area in Burkburnett with about 600 residents, older homes (median year built 1958), mostly rented (71% of homes) and 16% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 3 areas in Burkburnett, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in North Burkburnett

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $750, 22% lower than the Burkburnett median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in North Burkburnett

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Burkburnett report card

Each grade compares North Burkburnett with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $750, homes cost 2.0x income.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $30,900, 2.8% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 207 violent crimes per 100k, 476 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 16 min, 0% work from home.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    19% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    29% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    71% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

North Burkburnett compared with Burkburnett

Better than Burkburnett

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 20%14 points higher than Burkburnett (5.7%)
  • Median rent: $75022% lower than Burkburnett ($964)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x12% lower than Burkburnett (2.3x)

Worse than Burkburnett

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%40 points lower than Burkburnett (69%)
  • Median household income: $30,90053% lower than Burkburnett ($66,308)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 71%21 points lower than Burkburnett (92%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DOverton Ray ElementaryElementary, Burkburnett ISD1 mi
  • BBurkburnett MiddleMiddle, Burkburnett ISD0.4 mi
  • BBurkburnett High SchoolHigh, Burkburnett ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in North Burkburnett

Median rent in North Burkburnett is $750 a month, 22% lower than the Burkburnett median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $63,000, 59% lower than the Burkburnett median, which means a monthly payment of about $422 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurkburnettTexas
Median rent22% lower than Burkburnett$750$964$1,403
Median home value59% lower than Burkburnett$63,000$151,900$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Burkburnett2.0x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Burkburnett56%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them40 points lower than Burkburnett29%69%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Burkburnett20%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burkburnett195819731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$422
Mortgage payment
$345
Property tax
$77
Median rent, for comparison
$750

Based on a $63,000 home in North Burkburnett, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBurkburnettTexas
Median household income53% lower than Burkburnett$30,900$66,308$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Burkburnett2.8%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Burkburnett20%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Burkburnett22%23%34%
Average commute9% lower than Burkburnett16 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Burkburnett0%2.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit14 points higher than Burkburnett20%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet21 points lower than Burkburnett71%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in North Burkburnett

Under 1813%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6447%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race9.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Burkburnett

  1. 1BCentral BurkburnettMedian rent $1,060
  2. 2B-Northwest BurkburnettMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CRoute 66 Historic DistrictAmarillo
  2. C-Mayes Addition ColoniaAlice
  3. C-Mackenzie ParkLubbock

Questions about North Burkburnett

Is North Burkburnett a good place to live?

North Burkburnett covers part of Burkburnett, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Burkburnett. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in North Burkburnett?

Median rent in North Burkburnett is $750 a month, 22% lower than the Burkburnett median. The median home is worth $63,000, 59% lower than the Burkburnett median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Burkburnett.

What schools serve North Burkburnett?

The closest rated public schools are Overton Ray Elementary (elementary, rated D), Burkburnett Middle (middle, rated B) and Burkburnett High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Burkburnett that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.